Bruce D. Black

Who is Bruce D. Black?

Bruce D. Black is a senior United States federal judge.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Black received a B.A. from Albion College in 1969 and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1971. He was in private practice in New Mexico from 1972 to 1991. He was a judge on the New Mexico Court of Appeals from 1991 to 1995.

On August 10, 1995, Black was nominated by President Bill Clinton to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico vacated by Juan Guerrero Burciaga. Black was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 22, 1995, and received his commission on December 26, 1995. He served as chief judge from 2010 to 2012. He took senior status, effective October 1, 2012.